Jack's Last Basketball Game and Pizza Party

Jack had a great basketball season. Jack was on Heath Guin's basketball team and he learned so much. Not only did her learn a lot about basketball, he had a great time. Jack is a very athletic little boy and has lots of energy so basketball was a great sport for him. He had to keep moving constantly. Jack is not going to play point guard from the way this season went, but he was great underneath the goal. I think this is a post position. He rebounds great and is always ready to put it up for a goal. The last basketball was great. Our team won (we really are not suppose to keep score), but the best game was the next to last game. That was the team that was the real competition. Jack played the best game he had played all season at that game. He had 9 points.


Tuesday night the team had their end of season pizza party. Each child was awarded a trophy. Our team members this season were: Pressley Guin, Madison Brasher, Ty Weeks, Luke Jenkins, Gage, Hunter, Randy, and Jack Williamson. They all played really well this season and had a great time. Thanks Coach Heath.

Savannah's Birthday Party

Savannah is 8 years old and I cannot believe it. It seems like yesterday we were just getting settled into having a baby at our house. Savannah is a wonderful daughter and a great big sister. She is very loving and caring for others, although she does have her days. Everyday is a joy with this precious little girl. I never imagined the joy I would have by having a wonderful daughter.

For her birthday party this year, we took 12 eight year old little girls, Jack, Davis, Julia and Noah to the bowling alley in Tupelo. Savannah has become obsessed with bowling since we got the Wii for Christmas. She is a pro on the Wii bowling, but will have to work on become pro at the for real bowling alley. Savannah did not come in first place with her friends, but she did come in a close second. The little girl that came in first place is named Hannah Bowling. Tommy told the girls that Hannah had to win because her last name is Bowling. They got a big kick out of that.

Savannah's birthday cake this year was made by Mandi Ballard. Mandi has been a friend of ours for many years. The cake was wonderful and beautiful. Savannah wanted a polka dotted cake with her initials on it. So here is what Mandi came up with.

Valentine Boxes

Savannah and Jack both had to make Valentine boxes for their school Valentine's party. Jack with the help of his daddy made a treasure box. Savannah wanted a Princess box, since she is a princess. They both were very cute. I remember when we made these at school they were not these extravagant projects to do at home. We just covered ours with hearts. Times change.

Deer

Friday, January 30th was the next to last day in hunting season in Alabama. Jack and Trey went hunting and about 5:30, Trey called to tell us that they killed a large doe. Ok, I do not have a picture of them with the deer, but I did ask for one. They said they couldn't take a picture of it this time because her face was pretty messed up. Maybe next time we will get a picture.

Today is the last day of hunting season and Trey, Savannah and Jack are going hunting. Maybe they will get another one today. One that we can have a picture of.

God Bless America

As I sit here reflecting on the past few hours of today, I have a bitter sweet taste in my mouth. I am very excited the United States has choosen a black man to be the President of the United States. A very large step for our country. It has only been a couple of centuries where blacks and women were even able to vote and now we have a black president and the Republican vice-president candidate was a woman.

As most of you know, Trey and I are strong Republican supporters. I say that kind of bitting my tongue because we are really strong conservative Republican supporters. We were not extremely happy with the Republican running for President this year. We have supported President Bush over the past eight years through the good and the bad. We have seen him rally our country back after September 11, 2001 and we have seen him pulling on his hair in the recent economic tragedies. We do truly believe that he was not the best President our country has had (that would be President Reagan), but we do believe that he sook guidance from his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in most of his decisions. He grinned and beared millions of people slamming him and turning their backs on him.

So today, I would like to say thank you President Bush. Thank you for restoring a little patriotism in the United States. Thank you for not being afraid to show your belief in Jesus Christ. Thank you for the prayers you have said for each one of us over the past eight years. Thank you for showing a human side to the presidency. One that showed love to your family and also to all of the Americans that lost loved ones during the events of war and national disaster we faced during your presidency. One that showed America it is ok to be upset, but it is not ok to quit.

For the future of America, I only hope that this turning point in our history will only lead us to good things. I hope the economy will turn around. I hope everyone will be treated on an equal playing field. I hope we can defeat terrorism and they will know you cannot defeat the United States of America. I hope that Americans will start to seek Jesus. A country that turns away from Him is only putting theirselves in a position of failure. I pray for President Obama. I wish him only success. In his success, America will be successful. I pray that he will seek Jesus in every decision he makes for our country. I ask God to place His hand upon the Office of the President of the United States and for President Obama to walk hand-in-hand with Jesus because only then will we be successful.

Even if my particular Presidental candidate did not win in November, I will pray for my President as I have been charged by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I challenge all my other Republican friends to do the same. God has blessed America many times and will continue to bless America if we will turn back to Him.

Becky's Birthday

Saturday afternoon we celebrated Becky's birthday at Kelly's house. We spent the afternoon playing the Wii. Everyone had a great time playing and visiting with the each other. Walter and Kelly cooked crawfish bisque and taco soup. Becky got a new purse from us and a necklace with all the grandkid's names on it. I believe she had a great time. Becky and I have the same camera and I took pictures with it when she was opening presents. That being said, I do not have a picture of her on my camera and it was her birthday.

Hunting Season

Hunting season has been fun this year, even Savannah has joined in on the fun. The boys have not killed anything yet, but hopefully that will change soon. It is very funny to see Savannah decked out in camo.